How much does it cost to get your truck weighed?
Pricing for U.S. Locations is $12.50 for a first weigh and $3.00 for a reweigh.
Where can I get a weight slip in Colorado?
Many local private companies (such as Pioneer Sand – locations in Boulder, Longmont, & Broomfield) can provide a certified weight slip. You may also try contacting us first to see if we can look up your vehicle’s weight. Criteria for Colorado Residency: You have resided in Colorado continuously for 90 days.
Who has to stop at a weigh station in Colorado?
Weigh station rules: What states require moving trucks to stop at weigh stations?
| State | Rules |
|---|---|
| Colorado | Yes [If the vehicle’s GVWR exceeds 26,000 pounds, drivers must stop.] |
| Connecticut | No |
| Delaware | No |
| Florida | Depends [If the moving truck contains agricultural products, drivers must stop at an Agricultural Inspection Station.] |
What is a Colorado weight slip?
Proof of a current Colorado vehicle emissions test (diesel only). All trucks with an empty weight between 4,500 and 10,000 pounds require a certified weight slip, unless the weight appears on the out-of-state title/registration. Motorhomes also may require a certified weight slip.
How many permanent weigh stations are there in Colorado?
Total Weigh Stations & Truck Scales: 22. There are on average about 42 people per square mile of Colorado’s 103,718 square miles.
What size trucks have to stop at weigh stations?
“The following vehicles must stop at weight/inspection stations: (1) agricultural vehicles; (2) passenger or specialty vehicles, whether single or in combination (towing a trailer) with GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or more; (3) commercial trucks with GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or more.”
How does a truck scale work?
Truck scales work by measuring weight through mounted levers connected to a balance mechanism or through sensor load cells that deliver information to electronic equipment. These concrete or steel scales are designed to weigh large trucks and commercial vehicles, while either in motion or stopped.
How accurate are truck scales?
Some will say, “Truck scales are calibrated for the much heavier weights of the big rig trucks. Such scales operate best in their mid-range, therefore inaccuracies occur when weighing RVs, which may be only 1/3 the weight or much less of a loaded semi-tractor/trailer combination.”